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Nicolas King has been performing since age 4. He was seen first on Broadway in ‘Beauty & The Beast’, then in ‘A Thousand Clowns’ opposite Tom Selleck, and ‘Hollywood Arms’ directed by Hal Prince, all before age 12. Other credits include 8 consecutive annual performances on The Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, ‘The View’, ‘Today’ show, ‘Liza & David’, ‘Sally Jesse Raphael’ and twice on ‘The Tonight Show’ with Jay Leno.



Other career highlights include originating the role of “Oscar” on Discovery Kids’ “Kenny The Shark”, as well as over two dozen national Television commercials. His ‘Oscar Mayer Lunchables’ commercial went international, and won the Golden Marble Award in 1998.

Nicolas went on the road with his mentor Liza Minnelli to perform as her opening act from 2002-2012. The Mabel Mercer Foundation awarded Nicolas their coveted ‘Julie Wilson Award’ at the 2010 Cabaret Convention at Lincoln Center. He’s the recipient of the 1995 Talent America Award, 2012 BISTRO Award for Outstanding Performer of the Year, 2015 AMG Heritage Award for Artist of the Year, the winner of the 2019 Legends Award, as well as receiving a Grammy consideration for his latest album, “On Another Note” with jazz great Mike Renzi (available now on CDbaby, Apple iTunes and other music retailers.)

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STAGE CREDITS

[New York]
Reading, 2004
Performer


[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2002
Malcolm


[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 2001
Nick Burns


News


Cabaret Roundup: March 2-8- Lillias White, Linda Eder & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Mar 2, 2026

NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few top picks to consider this week including a night celebrating the lyrics of Tin Pan Alley, comedian Todd Glass doing a new solo show, jazz, and more.
MAC to School 2025: 10th Anniversary Weekend of Artistry, Community, & Song
by Chloe Yang - Feb 27, 2026

MAC to School 2025, MAC's 10th annual educational symposium, took place 9/27–28 in NYC. The two-day event featured master classes, panels, and showcases. MAC's 40th Annual Awards follow at Symphony Space on March 23, 2026.
Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and More to Perform at 54 Below for Women's History Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 27, 2026

Next month, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond for Women's History Month, including Linda Eder, Kate Baldwin, Jenn Colella and more. 
54 Below Will Celebrate Sammy Davis, Jr. Centennial With Norm Lewis and More
by Stephi Wild - Feb 26, 2026

54 Below will present a special encore presentation of “Once in a Lifetime: A Sammy Davis, Jr. Centennial Celebration” for Black History Month on Saturday, February 28 at 7:00 PM.
Cabaret Roundup: Feb 23-March 1- Dianna Agron, Michael Feinstein, Christine Pedi & More
by Rebecca Kaplan - Feb 23, 2026

We have you covered with top picks this week for jazz, cabaret, comedy, and more! NYC has so many incredible events, but here are a few highlights to consider this week
Faith Prince to Win Provincetown CabaretFest’s 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award
by Gillian Blum - Feb 21, 2026

Provincetown CabaretFest's new leadership, spearheaded by incoming Producing Artistic Director David Rhodes, announced the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient will be Tony Award Winner Faith Prince.
Allison Bailey, GOLDEN BOY IN CONCERT and More Set for 54 Below Next Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2026

Next week, 54 Below will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Allison Bailey, Jordan Tyson and more. 
Vanessa Williams, Tony Danza and More to Perform at 54 Below in February
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2026

Next month, 54 Below, Broadway’s Supper Club & Private Event Destination, will present some of the brightest stars from Broadway, cabaret, jazz, and beyond, including Vanessa Williams, Tony Danza and more. 
54 Below to Celebrate Black History Month With Latrice Royale, Vanessa Williams and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 20, 2026

54 Below will honor the Black performers, producers, and artists who are vital members of our artistic community this Black History Month, featuring performances by Vanessa Williams and more.
Feature: The Best of Cabaret and Concert For 2025
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 22, 2025

Another year down, another season seen, another list of the highlights of cabaret and concert, as we make the move from '25 to '26.
Photos: SONGBOOK SUNDAYS Celebrates Gershwin at Dizzy’s Club
by Stephen Sorokoff - Dec 22, 2025

Linda Purl, Nicolas King, and Imani Rousselle sing the Gershwin songbook in this 12/21 edition of the bi-monthly series hosted by Deborah Grace Winer. See photos from the night.
Review: SONGBOOK SUNDAYS at Dizzy's Club Ends The Year On A High Note
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 22, 2025

With one of the best music-making casts in the business, Songbook Sundays is a bright light this holiday season.
Review: ONCE IN A LIFETIME at 54 Below Aptly Named
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 9, 2025

It's 100 years since Sammy Davis Jr. was born - let the celebration commence!
ONCE IN A LIFETIME: A SAMMY DAVIS, JR. CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION Comes to 54 Below This Weekend
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 6, 2025

54 Below will present ONCE IN A LIFETIME: A SAMMY DAVIS, JR. CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION this Sunday evening. The program will feature an all-star cast performing selections associated with Davis’s career, with music direction by Michael Lavine. The event will be presented live at 54 Below and streamed online.
LET'S CALL THE WHOLE THING GERSHWIN is Coming to Dizzy's Club
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 1, 2025

Songbook Sundays, created and hosted by Deborah Grace Winer celebrating the American Songbook will continue at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club with Let's Call the Whole Thing Gershwin.
Christine Ebersole, JOE ICONIS CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA, Matthew Morrison, Norm Lewis & More Headline December At 54 Below
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2025

54 Below, Broadway’s supper club and private event destination, will present a full month of concerts in December featuring Christine Ebersole with Billy Stritch, the 15th Annual Joe Iconis Christmas Extravaganza, Darius de Haas, Norm Lewis, Matthew Morrison, Charles Busch, Joy Woods, and more.
Review: LINDA PURL: TUNES & TALES: ADVENTURES IN SURVIVAL at The Green Room 42
by Andrew Poretz - Nov 14, 2025

Musical theater, television, and cabaret star Linda Purl presented her newest show, Tunes & Tales: Adventures in Survival. Purl was backed by musical director and pianist Tedd Firth, bassist David Finck and drummer Ray Marchica.
Photos: Highlights from the 36th Annual Cabaret Convention at Jazz at Lincoln Center
by Rebecca Kaplan - Oct 30, 2025

The 10/21 to 10/23 shows celebrated the vibrant cabaret community. See photos from nights two and three of the event snapped by photographer Maryann Lopinto.
Photos: Backstage at the 36TH NEW YORK CABARET CONVENTION at Jazz at Lincoln Center
by Stephen Sorokoff - Oct 24, 2025

Step backstage behind the scenes of the Cabaret Convention with photos by Stephen Sorokoff. The October 21 to 23, 2025 event featured Christine Ebersole, Melissa Errico and many more performers.
Photos: Tovah Feldshuh, Jelani Remy and More at Jamie deRoy's 80th Birthday
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 22, 2025

Last week, Broadway producer Jamie deRoy celebrated her 80th birthday in style at the Redeye Grill surrounded by friends, family, Broadway industry professionals and celebrities. See photos here!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Nicolas King been in?

Nicolas King has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Nicolas King been in?

Nicolas King has not appeared in the West End.

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